Sustainable Certifications and Approvals
To help create a more sustainable world, DuPont works in partnership with other industry leaders and is a member of many environmental organizations. DuPont™ Corian® solid surfaces and DuPont™ Zodiaq® quartz surfaces may contribute to earning points under the LEED® Building Rating System™ developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Both surfaces offer high performance and environmental benefits that can help contribute to credits across a range of categories. To learn more, click here for Contributing to Sustainable Design and LEED® (pdf). Or for a complete list of certifications, click here.
The Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) for recycled content
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The DuPont™ Corian® and DuPont™ Zodiaq® Terra Collections are certified by Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) for stated recycled content. The DuPont™ Corian® Terra Collection contains at least 6% and 13% pre-consumer recycled content. The DuPont™ Zodiaq® Terra Collection has been approved as being eligible to contribute points toward certification of a building under the National Green Building Standard™ for its 25% post-consumer recycled content.
Designing for an easy to clean environment
DuPont™ Corian® has long been a leading choice of healthcare facilities. And these same qualities make it a preferred choice in commercial buildings as well as homes. Both Corian® and Zodiaq® are non-porous and do not promote the growth of mold and mildew when properly cleaned. There are no grout lines to catch dirt and bacteria. They are also NSF/ANSI 51 Certified for food contact. And they also meet the certification standards of GREENGUARD For Children & Schools(SM).
Low-VOC emission standards
DuPont™ Corian® and Zodiaq® meet or exceed emissions guidelines for volatile organic compounds (VOCs), hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) and are GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified®. And DuPont™ Corian® and Zodiaq® are nontoxic and nonallergenic to humans. Both surfaces are third-party certified to be free of heavy metals and comply with the EU Directive 2002/95EC on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).
Committed to a Sustainable Future
DuPont surfaces continues to remain committed to sustainable design.
Click here to see a quick summary of how we´re meeting our promise.
DuPont™ Corian® and Zodiaq® are backed by a 10-year limited warranty.
